Just to Make Things Interesting for Me

Since I am fond of roses (I also have a tattoo of a rose on my left arm), I will give at the conclusion of the read roses. This is just because it entertains me.

One Rose
These are books that I did not like. I had to stop the urge from throwing this book from across the field into a tree shredder. Watching with glee, that this waste of a book is no more. . .LOL. I can't believe they published crap like this!

Two Roses
These are books where I had to take one of the rose's and turn it upside down, shoving it up my rectum. This is to distract from the attention of the agony my eyes suffered. Weak plot and character buildup. Readable, but all and all it disappointed me.

Three Roses
Would I recommend these books to somebody--nah, I rather just pick up another book and forget that book a couple days of later. It's a passable read with okay characters. None that really stood out to me. Okay plot, but it wasn't a real page turner for me.

Four Roses
I would recommend this book and buy it. Good book, I liked the plot. The pages were a turnin'. . .my mind couldn't let go of that 'what's going to happen next feeling'. Decent characters, and a book I would remember.

Five Roses
Definitely recommend this book and buy it. I love it! Plot's great! The character's were memorable. I'm going to definitely remember this piece of work.

Half a Dozen Roses
Exceptional baby. . .I LOVED IT. God. . .the climax in this book was just that--purely orgasmic!. . .LOL. I couldn't put this book down--had to keep on reading it. I would recommend this like a craze homeless guy ranting about the end of the world in Times Square.


Christopher Tran

Pet Sematary: Another Comment

Here's the excerpt:

Louis unshouldered Gage and pulled him out of the baby carrier so he could crawl. Louis's back sighed with relief.


In all my life, I have never seen back's 'sigh', have you?

Christopher Tran

Stephen King's Pet Sematary

I am enjoying the book by Stephen King. If by some chance Mr. King is reading this--it's not an insult to your talent. I guess I'm not like most, it's kind of fun for me to find bits and pieces that aren't quite right. For instance:

Excerpt:

Crandell's cigarette glowed like a large, peaceable firefly in the summer darkness.


Now I'm all for simile's, but is it just me or is this silly? The man's smoking a freaking ciggy for christ sake. By the way I have never seen a peaceable firefly---have you? (I'm usually busy squishing them, so they fly around frantically. . . .LOL. . . .::rolls eyes:: just kidding) ;)



Christopher Tran

Comments on Pet Sematary

We went to the library today, and I got Pet Sematary. I will continue making comments from time to time on the book. I may be committing taboo by my comments about Stephen King, but aren't we all critics.?

This is from the first chapter:

"I think it's beautiful," Rachel said, and that was a huge weight off his chest---and off his mind. She wasn't kidding, he saw; it was in the way she was looking at it as they turned in the asphalted driveway that curved around to the shed in back, her eyes sweeping the blank windows, her mind already ticking away at such matters as curtains and oilcloth for the cupboards, and God knew what else.



First of all, this chapter is done in Louis's point of view. Stephen King did a little head hopping here. Might have saved himself by putting in "it was in the way she was looking. . . " I think if this is so, the editors found it. He added it, that is my guess.

Another thing: Can eyes sweep? I've never seen eyes sweep before. LOL

A broom I've seen sweep.

You know I guess eyes can sweep---if your eyes were on the floor, and I had to sweep you in a dustpan. Discarding your eyeball so that the flies can land on the piece of discarded tissue. Breeding their larvae, as now you become mother natures nest. . . .

Control yourself Chris---Shut up now. :)

Christopher Tran

Four Flutes Baby

This is a review by Cocktail's Review for Tiffany's Twisted. I think it's an awesome! Happy reading.

Tiffany’s Twisted Wild Child Publishing « Cocktail Reviews

Christopher Tran

What I've learned

For those of you that do not know me, I am the author of Tiffany's Twisted. I am a 25 year old novelist and have alot to learn about the craft. WCP taught me about writing, and an editor [who shall remain nameless, unless she wants to say who she is ;o)] helped me hone my writing skills. Remember, I am still learning and if this doesn't help anyone, at least it's good for a laugh.

Commas;

RIGHT

Mary had a little lamb and she ate the lamb

Explanation: There are two independent clauses (or sentences) seperated by the conjunction (and), since the subjects are the same (she and Mary are the same person--unless some weird twilight stuff happens), you don't need a comma.

WRONG

Mary had a little lamb, and she ate the lamb


'To be' verbs: am is are was were be being been has have had can could shall should may might must do did does will would

Rule: If you can get rid of them, please do.

Example:

WEAK
Lita could have arrived at the store had she not been caught in traffic

STRONG
Lita got caught in traffic and arrived late to the store.


POV-This is a real fun one!

WRONG

The stalker's gaze followed Tara. He carried a knife in his hand. Creeping up to her--this would be his fourth victim. This revelation excited him. He felt a bulge in his pants as he inhaled her perfume. Tara realized somebody was following her, but the fear of turning around and facing her attacker was overwhelming. She trembled with fear. He could sense this terror as he grabbed her by her neck and with one swift motion slit her throat.

RIGHT
Stalker's POV

The stalker's gaze followed Tara. He carried a knife in his hand. Creeping up to her--this would be his fourth victim. This revelation excited him. He felt a bulge in his pants as he inhaled her perfume. The stalker scouted this apartment complex for a few days before deciding on this woman. Her name was Tara, and she lived alone--A perfect target. He applauded his stealthiness, moving closer to her. He grabbed her by the neck and with one swift motion slit her throat.

Tara's POV

It's been a long day. Tara worked overtime for four straight days and it showed by the way she trudged up the steps to her apartment. It used to be safer in this area. At the office today, a coworker informed her that there had been at least three stabbings around here--She'd better be careful. As she headed up the last flight of stairs, she felt leather closing around her throat and then the cold finality of steel.


Christopher Tran"An Author of Twisted Fiction with a Hint of Darkness"
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Spring is here!

I know spring is supposed to start late March, but it didn't seem to here. However, for the past week, it's been gorgeous outside. Temperatures are up in the mid seventies, and I am happy I don't have to walk Dukatti in a foot of snow anymore.

I'm so happy spring is finally here everyone. Let's see if the weather continues like this.

Christopher Tran